Is it better to adopt or buy pets?

The Benefits of Adoption The Benefits of Buying

New pet parents can choose the breed and

Shelters have pets of all ages and breeds,
age of the pet they think is the best fit for
so the new pet parent can choose. Experts
their family.
suggest that mixed breeds can be
healthier, especially for dogs and cats.
They can be a part of their pet’s life
before the pet ever comes home.
People can meet their pet in the shelter to
can make sure they’re a good fit before
they ever come home.
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The Benefits of Adoption The Benefits of Buying

New owners can make sure your pet is

Shelters often work with pet trainers on
being handled, so they have the best start
behavioural issues before the pets are
to their life.
adopted, and can even help after the pet
has moved to a new home.

By supporting shelters, pet parents are

fighting puppy mills and irresponsible
backyard breeders.

Adoption is almost always less expensive

than buying a pet. And
the money goes towards saving animals
in need.
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The Benefits of Adoption The Benefits of Buying

Reputable breeders will take the pet to the

Shelters have their pets checked by a vet for check-ups and first vaccinations
veterinarian before rehoming them. for dogs and cats.
Depending on the species, the pets will
also be neutered and microchipped.

Adopting a pet gives an animal in need a

home. And it’ll make room for another
animal in need.
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The Cons of Adoption
The pet’s past could be unknown. They
may have fears or behavioural issues that
the adopter needs
to work on.
Shelters will do home checks to make
sure each pet goes to a suitable home.
They can refuse an adoption if a home
doesn’t meet their guidelines.
The Cons of Buying
Irresponsible breeders sometimes
separate the animals from their parents
early, leaving the pet with health issues.
Some of the most pedigree pets have lots
of  health complications throughout their
entire lives.
Not all breeders will take their animals to
vet check-ups and have them vaccinated
and microchipped. The pets could be ill.
 What do you think?
Is it better to adopt a pet, or to buy one? Why?

Have you been to a shelter? What was it like?

Do you know someone with pets? Did they adopt or shop?